Drought-stricken Cotabato towns get FAO, NZ grant
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Farming and fishing families in Mindanao are no stranger to both natural and human-induced disasters. For over four decades now, their lives and livelihoods have been disrupted by recurrent displacement as a result of periodic armed clashes. In the past five years, strong typhoons and widespread drought have worsened their struggle.
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Drought-stricken Cotabato towns get FAO, NZ grant. (2017, February 5). Philippine Star, p. B6.
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